Star Shepherd and Lord of Time!

The celestial realm is indeed utterly corrupt.

Roger glanced over there.

It was all mud and dents.

At the very top.

Above that dome that once symbolized boundless glory.

It should have been a blazing fireball that brought warmth and light to all things.

Now it has been taken over by a hideous, Planet-Level Monster.

Its appearance reflects a faint glow.

Trying hard but clumsily imitating the real sun.

But Roger sensed it.

The sunlight it emits possesses a strong distortion-guiding ability! "Perhaps... the increasing number of monsters is not only due to the activity of the aether and the invasion of Aberrant Matter... but also thanks to the Kansas' Face!"

Roger's gaze was icy.

He looked down following the hideous monster.

The position that once Dark Extinction Three Stars.

Now only three holes remain, suspended in the void.

These three holes greedily absorbed the light from the surrounding area.

As a result, the surrounding space collapsed slightly! Bystanders couldn't see what was inside the hole.

But Roger saw it clearly! He saw a rotten root, a mud worm, and a scorpion with blood dripping from its tail! "They were once the chief gods of the Dark Extinction Three Stars, holding high positions in the heavens; they were once heroes of the heavens, fighting alongside other gods for the peace and tranquility of this universe; they were once passionate, sincere, and courageous, guardians of their respective planets... For a long time, they were like that..."

Ao Yue's deep voice rang out.

Roger remained silent.

But what happened next is obvious.

The former guardians gradually fell into depravity after the world underwent tremendous changes, eventually becoming the very monsters they once hated, or beings even more terrifying than monsters!

They greedily absorbed all the resources of the Dark Extinction Three Stars.

They gradually became lost in the desolate and chaotic starry sky.

The scariest thing is...

They still believe they are the same as before.

They corrupted heaven.

He also corrupted himself.

Yet they are still trying their best to maintain their former glamour!

Is this self-deception? Of course it is.

But just as Ao Yue said.

They were heroes once too...

Roger shook his head inwardly.

At this moment.

He finally fully accepted the Transmigration Warlock's explanation—

Even the most ardent passion cannot withstand the test of time.

Even the strongest will cannot withstand the ravages of time.

Time is truly terrifying.

He once found the fall of the gods to be so unbelievable.

But only after he himself became a god.

Only then could he feel that coldness, loneliness, and oppressive feeling coming from all directions.

A sentence suddenly popped into Roger's mind—

Those who live long cannot linger, and those who gaze long only towards the distance.

If you linger in one place for too long, and if you lose your fighting spirit, time will quickly Seize the Opportunity and wear down your former vigor.

So at this point...

You are not far from falling into ruin.

"Perhaps this is also a special kind of cosmic law, used to eliminate beings like gods who influence other species..."

Roger had a profound realization.

Our understanding of the laws of the universe has also deepened.

Now.

After a long silence, Ao Yue spoke again, "They destroyed my homeland."

Roger nodded.

In fact, even if it had nothing to do with Ao Yue, he would still have taken action against these three fallen ones.

These three are different from Messenary.

They were corrupted too much.

Roger observed it.

Their bodies absorbed too much Vortex Matter and Aberrant Matter, but unlike Xuan, they did not completely transform themselves into Vortex Template.

This suggests that they still harbor some wicked thoughts about Super-Dimensional Matter.

After all, it's only in this kind of incongruous state that it can be achieved.

Only then will they have a chance to withstand the backlash of the distortion and seize the sole spot of the transcendent during the future Great Equilibrium Period.

Therefore.

Even if it's just to clear away some trouble for Xuan.

Roger will also make a move!

"Sizzle sizzle..."

The Kansas' Face emitted a strange sound.

A torrent of saliva fell like meteors.

Inside those three holes.

The killing intent of the three fallen gods also emanated from them.

Roger remained expressionless.

He stepped into the celestial realm alone!...

"Notification: You have used the talent - Become a God on the Spot, raising your realm to the Strong Celestial God (Total Level LV256)"

The battle did not last long.

The three fallen gods didn't even have time to be astonished.

They were then completely wiped out by Roger had risen to the level of Strong Celestial God.

Even seemingly powerful Planet-Level Monster were no match for Roger.

It might really be very powerful.

But in the face of LV256, which is unprecedented in this universe.

It is so tiny.

But Roger fought this battle with great enjoyment! It was the culmination of years of hard work.

Wasn't this the moment he'd been waiting for? The time had finally come for him to crush everyone else with his invincible level!

He swept through the heavens.

Wherever his figure went.

All demons vanquished!

Just one hour later.

Roger turned the Celestial Realm upside down like a bulldozer!

He left no room for maneuver this time.

Apart from the Kansas' Face that is integrated with the Ao Star.

All the other monsters perished on the spot!

As for the Kansas' Face.

Roger simply sealed it on the Ao Star.

No way.

Although the simulated sun is fake, it can still serve some purpose. Once it is killed, the Nine Great Planets will completely lose sunlight, and then there will be even more trouble.

"Given the current state of Ao Star... where on earth did Ao go?"

Looking at the devastated state of Ao Star.

Roger sighed softly.

However, compared to things like the Cosmic Source Womb.

Xuan and his team should have more than enough power to repair a sun, right?

His gaze skipped over the timid Kansas' Face.

They coalesced in a region below the celestial realm.

There.

A lone, oddly shaped hot air balloon hangs suspended in the air.

It starts from the position of the Third Star Track.

Creation is moving toward the Second Star Track orbit at an extremely slow yet unwavering pace.

Roger didn't pay any attention to him at first.

Soon.

A somewhat unfamiliar name surfaced in his memory.

"Is it Hediwala?"

Roger did not hesitate.

He was quickly promoted to a position by his side.

On a hot air balloon.

The Mechanical Ratfolk had been drifting in the starry sky for a long time, looked visibly shaken.

He had just witnessed firsthand the valiant display of the person before him sweeping across the heavens.

That indescribable power was beyond Hediwala's comprehension.

He even wondered if he had fallen into some powerful illusion.

Before he could react...

Roger then asked directly:

Where do you want to go? Who is guiding you?

Time did not allow him to reminisce.

He saw traces of higher-dimensional life in Hediwala.

Based on this person's previous experiences and behavior in the Celestial Palace.

Roger, of course, wanted to get to the bottom of things.

The majesty of the Strong Celestial God is beyond question.

Hediwala's will was firm.

But Roger asked that question.

He immediately spilled everything he knew, like beans pouring from a bamboo tube—

"I often receive guidance from a powerful being from beyond the heavens in my dreams. He tells me that the world is about to be destroyed, and the key to saving the world lies in the Aether Sea!"

Hediwala told Roger.

That powerful being from beyond the heavens.

He called himself Star Shepherd! Roger frowned instinctively upon hearing this.

His first reaction was that this clue was too coincidental.

It can be done immediately.

He then realized that this was probably because his strength was too great.

Now that his vision can traverse the entire universe and reach every corner, it is naturally easy for him to discover clues that he could not find before.

The decision to send Hediwala to higher orbits is not a recent one.

He does indeed possess a certain sense of pride and mission.

Perhaps he wasn't lying.

"I can sense the Aether Sea..."

Roger began by saying:

"But its existence is extremely elusive..."

If Roger were given enough time...

He is able to slowly analyze the parameters of the universe to find the location of the Aether Sea.

But now he only has less than three days left! Fortunately, Hediwala spoke up in time:

"The Void Realm is built on the Aether Sea, and the entrance to the Aether Sea is each room in the Void Realm... The Star Shepherd told me that those with the aptitude for saving the world only need to silently recite a prayer praising the Aether Sea after entering the Void Realm and smash into the room walls with all their might to break through the barrier between the Void Realm and the Aether Sea and reach the place where the opportunity for salvation lies!"

Roger obtained the prayer of the Aether Sea from him afterward.

He nodded and said:

"Alright, let's go to the Void Realm!"

Three minutes later.

When the anxious Gentleman Cat saw the Husky wearing hip-hop sunglasses walking from the other end of the street...

His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "The newly ascended god... it's you?! Oh no, it's you?!"

The Husky lazily walked past him.

No time to show off.

If the Star Shepherd still has a fondness for this universe.

So perhaps he really did leave behind a solution.

Roger must find it as soon as possible! Right now.

He silently recited the prayer of the Aether Sea.

Then it crashed violently into a room next to it! Thud! It seemed to pass through a thin membrane without making a sound.

The endless seawater engulfed the Husky! However, Roger did not panic.

Although the power of the Strong Celestial God cannot be exerted here.

But another of his specialties came into play—

Wander the Aether Sea!...

In an instant.

He seemed to transform into the most skilled swimmer of all fish, traversing the Aether Sea at high speed! He soared through the boundless ether.

I don't know how much time has passed.

He saw a golden light.

A small island appears to be in sight ahead.

There were faint figures on the island.

Roger moved closer.

They landed on the island.

The man slowly turned around.

Roger couldn't see his face clearly.

His state was very similar to Roger's when he had just absorbed an excessive amount of Super-Dimensional Matter; his whole body was in a state of light, as if he might turn into a stream of light and disappear at any moment!

"You've come..."

The person's voice was ethereal and otherworldly, as if it came from afar across vast stretches of time and space:

"But you seem to be a little late."

Roger stared at him intently. "Who are you?"

"Me? Just an insignificant projection. The real me will perhaps be encountered when you leave this world."

The man said calmly:

"But what does this have to do with this collapsing universe?"

"If all you're looking for is transcendence, you would have achieved it long ago..."

Roger calmly scrutinized the other person:

"Do you know how to repair the Cosmic Source Womb?"

"Certainly..."

The projection of the Star Shepherd spoke eloquently, "The situation encountered by this universe is not an isolated case. I have seen similar situations in many universes—someone steals the Cosmic Source Womb's Secondary Core. This is a fatal blow to the universe, but it is not entirely hopeless."

What should I do?

Roger asked directly.

"Although you will definitely fail, I know you will definitely try. I see the shadow of an old friend in you. After you transcend, perhaps you can find the real me..."

The projection of the Star Shepherd smiled slightly, "What you need to do is very simple—use your Strong Celestial God strength to refine more than half of the planets. In this process, you can extract a certain amount of primordial power from the remnants of these planets. This power can, to some extent, make up for the missing part of the Cosmic Source Womb —after all, planets develop from Planet Seed, and Planet Seed are secreted from the Cosmic Source Womb by my descendants... They are inherently one, and to some extent, they can serve as substitutes for each other..."

Roger quickly retrieved the knowledge brought by the Strong Celestial God authority.

By accessing cosmic parameters and combining them with mystical explanations.

He initially determined that the method suggested by the Star Shepherd might be feasible!

Roger's gaze swept across the Nine Great Planets.

If more than half.

This proves that five planets are needed.

The sealed-off Ao Star of Kansas' Face, the nearly collapsed Dark Extinction Three Stars, plus the lifeless Telodal... it seems that the number is enough!

The problem is...

Refining a planet takes an extremely long time.

This is not something that can be determined by power.

Rather, the Planet Will is itself a part of the will of the universe.

They will resist fiercely!

It's impossible for Roger to refine five planets in three days!

That's wishful thinking.

The Star Shepherd clearly understood the intricacies of the matter.

He sighed softly:

"It's a pity that I unintentionally responded to the prayers of the descendants of this universe, only to find myself powerless... That person controls time, and even I have no way to deal with Him!"

"That person?" Roger looked up and asked him.

What is His name?

The Star Shepherd shook his head and said, "No one knows his name. Legend has it that after becoming Multi-Universe Lifeform, he erased all traces of himself in any space and time. He lives forever at the end of the timeline of any world, in the ultimate future that even we cannot reach!"

"But He occasionally sends out avatars or projections... In these situations, He often refers to Himself as the 'Lord of Time'..."

Lord of Time?

Roger suddenly looked up!

Isn't this the higher-dimensional being who sent me into the Legacy of Time? "This isn't the first time I've shown you kindness, is it..."

The voices of Future Person still echo in my ears.

A hint of confusion flashed in Roger's eyes.

The Star Shepherd seemed to have realized this.

He took the initiative to speak up and answer Roger's question:

"At our level, we wouldn't intentionally harm beings of the same level, because there's no need... You are destined to become Multi-Universe Lifeform, so of course He wouldn't mind showing a little bit of goodwill..."

Roger nodded thoughtfully.

"In fact, someone like you couldn't possibly escape His notice... If you look back, you might find more clues..."

The Star Shepherd's projection said meaningfully.

Roger remained silent.

He invoked the power of the gods.

Looking back.

The next second.

His pupils contracted uncontrollably!

He saw a group of people, some familiar and some unfamiliar.

They have a relationship with themselves, whether shallow or deep.

Invisible threads were tied to their limbs.

And these thin lines all point towards the future! "He has probably been watching you all along, and He has shown you kindness more than once..."

"The Star Shepherd's projection said calmly."

Roger's eyes wavered slightly.

His pupils reflected a series of faces—

That winter.

Heavy snow.

Roger had just transmigrated, penniless and alone, shivering violently in a drafty wooden hut.

This is the third day of starvation.

There was no more embers in the fireplace.

He was disheartened.

I thought I would die like this.

But at that very moment...

Someone was knocking on the door.

"Who?"

"It's me, Kane! We met the day before yesterday. You said you wanted to join the guard? I refused you then, sorry, it wasn't personal, I just need to be responsible for every member... Um, may I come in? I brought you some food... Don't get me wrong, I just think you're a very promising guy. If you don't mind, you can become one of our reserve members..."

The visitor pushed open the door as if talking to himself.

Then Roger smelled the aroma of freshly baked bread.

And a sincere face.

At the foot of Cloud Terrace Mountain.

Roger got up from the ground dejectedly.

In order to capture the Magic Explosion Frog.

He had to maneuver among the jagged rocks.

You could easily get scratched by sharp stone fragments if you're not careful.

For the past two weeks.

He was covered in wounds.

Although I did not give up.

But they saw no glimmer of hope.

"If this continues, I won't be able to complete the task. The old pharmacist probably won't give me any more jobs..."

Roger thought anxiously.

The homemade frog-catching net is broken.

We can only go down the mountain today.

"Another day of nothing..."

He left the cave looking disheveled.

However, at this very moment...

Suddenly, a young Magic Explosion Frog appeared out of nowhere! It grabbed Roger's trouser leg and started scratching at him.

Roger was overjoyed.

The knife fell.

Unprecedented speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness.

Then.

A glimmer of hope gradually appeared in his eyes.

The owner of the Minotaur Tavern.

A gift beyond the Legacy of Time.

There are also all sorts of monsters or other creatures that suddenly appear around you.

Many of them resembled Future Person! The more Roger looked, the more confused he became.

"He actually helped me so much?"

The Star Shepherd sneered:

"Anyone can do a favor, it's just to make their own schemes succeed more smoothly!"

His words suddenly became very sharp:

"You won't waver in your resolve just because He pretended to help you, will you?"

"But it doesn't matter, you can't save this universe anyway!"

Roger glanced at him.

Suddenly he spoke:

"You seem to care a lot about this universe..."